Which defense allows the most fantasy points to tight ends?

Based on the 2026 season, the Detroit Lions allow the most fantasy points to tight ends (about 5.9 PPR points per game), making them the softest matchup to target.

Is it a good matchup to start a tight end against the Commanders?

The Washington Commanders are one of the best matchups in the league to start a tight end. They allow the 2nd-most fantasy points to tight ends in the NFL, surrendering roughly 3.8 PPR points per game to the position.

How many fantasy points do the Washington Commanders allow to tight ends per game?

The Washington Commanders defense allowed about 3.8 PPR fantasy points per game to tight ends across the 2026 season (17 games).

Defense vs Position › Washington Commanders vs TE

Washington Commanders Defense vs TE

Fantasy points allowed by the Washington Commanders to tight ends, with the matchup rank and whether it is a spot to start or sit.

The Washington Commanders allow the 2nd-most fantasy points to tight ends in the NFL, giving up about 3.8 PPR fantasy points per game to the position based on the 2026 season, which makes them an excellent matchup to start a tight end against.

3.8

PPR pts / game allowed to TEs

2nd

most generous defense to TEs (of 32)

31st

fewest fantasy points allowed (toughest = 1st)

An excellent matchup

to start a tight end against

What the Washington Commanders defense allowed to tight ends, per game, over the 2026 season (17 games). These per-game averages prove the matchup: higher numbers mean an easier defense to score on.
Stat allowed to TEs	Per game
Fantasy points (PPR)	3.8
Rec yds	11.9
Rec TD	0.3
Receptions	0.8
NFL rank (1 = allows most)	2nd of 32

Last updated October 3, 2026 · Data source: 2026 NFL season game logs (Sleeper), PPR scoring.

Where the Commanders rank vs tight ends

Across the 2026 season the Detroit Lions gave up the most fantasy points to tight ends (the softest matchup to target), while the New England Patriots allowed the fewest (the toughest). The Washington Commanders land at 2nd of 32, so treat this as one of the best matchups in the league to start a tight end.

How to use this matchup

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